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Watch the complete photosynthesis process in 6 steps. Use the timeline below to navigate or let it auto-play. Toggle panels for fullscreen view.

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Light Absorption

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Photosynthesis

How Plants Make Food from Sunlight

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Process Information

Light Absorption

Step 1

Chlorophyll in leaves absorbs sunlight energy, especially red and blue wavelengths.

Light Energy → Captured by Chlorophyll

Photons excite electrons in chlorophyll molecules

Simulated Rates
Glucose2.5 μmol/m²/s
O₂ Output3.2 μmol/m²/s
CO₂ Absorbed3.0 μmol/m²/s
Overall Equation
6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Light
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C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

Carbon Dioxide + Water + Light → Glucose + Oxygen

Molecule Colors
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Carbon (C)
Light Photon
O₂ Molecule
Glucose